Senior Energy Engineer

Position Overview

Willdan is a national leader in energy, engineering, and software consulting services. Since 1964, we have delivered comprehensive municipal and infrastructure engineering solutions that help engineers, facility owners, municipalities, and utilities meet their long-term goals and transition communities to clean energy and a sustainable future.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Energy Engineer to manage technical functions that ensure our client programs are executed using industry best practices. In this role you will interact with customers, external partners, and mentor junior engineers while driving key energy efficiency projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize your knowledge of California energy efficiency policy, engineering principles, and commercial project experience to identify energy efficiency and electrification opportunities and manage associated projects through various delivery platforms.
• Independently own and manage projects and strategic initiatives, including planning, scoping, scheduling, delegating tasks, ensuring technical quality, overseeing implementation, and tracking results.
• Support client, vendor, and trade ally relationships by coordinating, leading, and participating in stakeholder meetings and ensuring all client requests are handled professionally.
• Perform site visits, energy and equipment audits, M&V evaluations, and trainings to support project development and verify installation performance and compliance.
• Prepare savings calculations using spreadsheets and energy modeling programs (eQUEST, EnergyPlus, etc.).
• Train and mentor junior engineering staff.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in energy efficiency and/or facilities energy management, with significant experience in California utility energy efficiency programs.
• Thorough understanding of California/CPUC energy efficiency policy and associated project and program requirements.
• In-depth knowledge of energy conservation and electrification principles along with calculation techniques.
• Experience with commercial building systems, including HVAC, domestic hot water, building automation and control systems, or process loads such as commercial refrigeration and data center infrastructure.
• Ability to develop and perform project-appropriate M&V activities.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to delegate, coordinate, and track project team tasks, including working with both senior-level experts and junior engineers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the capability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• A collaborative mindset and comfort engaging with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong proficiency with MS Office programs, with specific emphasis on MS Excel.
• B.S. in energy, sustainability, or an engineering-related discipline. Professional Engineer License is preferred but not required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with energy efficiency claims, program key performance indicators, and the CEDARS Cost Effectiveness Tool (CET).
• Understanding of California eTRM and deemed measure package requirements.
• Proficiency with energy modeling software, such as EnergyPlus and eQUEST, as well as self-developed spreadsheet-based tools.
• Knowledge of electrification and decarbonization technologies and approaches.
• Experience leading ASHRAE Level 1 & 2 energy audits.
• Retro-commissioning experience.
• Familiarity with conducting Site and/or Population-Level normalized meter energy consumption (NMEC) analysis.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K + employer match
• Employee Stock Option Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Opportunities for Career Growth and Development